Success! Baguma from Uganda raised $199 to fund an orchidopexy procedure.

Baguma
$199
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Baguma's treatment was fully funded on October 15, 2017.
  • Baguma's story
  • Baguma's update
August 28, 2017

Photo of Baguma post-operation

October 4, 2017

Baguma underwent an orchidopexy procedure.

Baguma’s surgery was a success. He is no longer at risk of infertility. After recovery, he will be able to continue his education. His mo...

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Baguma's Timeline

  • August 28, 2017
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Baguma was submitted by Joan Kadagaya, SAFE Senior Program Coordinator at African Mission Healthcare.

  • September 7, 2017
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Baguma received treatment at Holy Family Virika Hospital in Uganda. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • September 21, 2017
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Baguma's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • October 4, 2017
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Baguma's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • October 15, 2017
    FULLY FUNDED

    Baguma's treatment was fully funded.

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